For GDA Partners in Trust Bill and Pam McDonald, it took only one visit to Guide Dogs of America to know they wanted to offer their financial support to the school.
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Auditorium Named For Beloved GDA Supporter Fran Granger
August 4, 2017More than 350 guests joined Guide Dogs of America President Russell A. Gittlen July 29 for the dedication of the Fran Granger Auditorium on GDA’s campus in Sylmar, Calif. Named in memory of GDA board member J. Weldon Granger’s beloved … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Two Very Special Ladies and a Very Special Gift
June 13, 2017A daughter wanted to fulfill her mother’s wishes, and Guide Dogs of America was honored to be the recipient of a gift of more than $1 million. The daughter made the gift anonymously in loving memory of her mother.

7 Reasons Why A Guide Dog is Right For You
May 10, 2017Our training program is designed to accommodate both the experienced guide dog handler and the first timer. In this recent interview with The CW Network, Guide Dogs of America graduate Lorri Bernson talks about how her guide dogs have changed … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Her Thrift Became Sizable Gift to GDA
April 28, 2017Even as a young girl, Patricia “Pat” Custer was a dog lover. It was a wonderful surprise that she left her estate of more than $1 million to Guide Dogs of America. Those who knew Custer were aware of her … Read more
Donor Spotlight – Partners Planning in Advance
March 21, 2017Partners in Trust Kevin and Cindy Cassady knew Guide Dogs of America was a special place the first time they attended an Open House on the GDA campus. That first visit led to the couple attending numerous fundraising events for … Read more

Thanks to Hartford, Welcome Gittlen!
January 4, 2017Taking a “paws” to thank outgoing Guide Dogs of America president and welcome the new GDA president. As we begin 2017, we ask that you join us in sending best wishes to Dale E. Hartford, who has retired after serving … Read more

Give Today: Fund-A-Need for GDA!
December 21, 2016Our Fund-A-Need Campaign goal is to fulfill our Wish List of items for our programs. More than 40 items are on our list, starting at just $15, to benefit our nursery, puppy, veterinary, kennel, training, and student services departments, plus … Read more
Donor Spotlight – Donor’s Support of GDA is a Hole in One
December 13, 2016Avid golfer Joleen Janssen first became familiar with Guide Dogs of America when she played in a GDA golf tournament. She won the tournament several times, but it’s GDA that came out the big winner when Janssen decided to include … Read more

GDA Dedicates New Visitor Center
November 1, 2016Guide Dogs of America’s Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center will allow our school to enhance our visitors’ experience by being able to further educate and give a more in-depth look into our mission: to provide professionally trained … Read more